City leaders are urging Jay-Z to relocate his "Made in America" festival to Milwaukee.

Ald. Khalif Rainey and four other aldermen on Thursday sent a letter to Roc Nation, the company run by legendary music mogul Jay-Z, touting the "City of Festivals" as the perfect home for its annual musical event.

"I and my community have known for years the entrepreneurial spirit and remarkable success of this event and admired particularly the way it built the foundations of this success in the minority community," they wrote.

Jay-Z on Wednesday penned a scathing op-ed criticizing the decision, saying he was disappointed and accusing the Philadelphia mayor of having "zero appreciation for what Made in America has built alongside the phenomenal citizens of this city."

Their letter mentioned Summerfest as well as the upcoming "Hip-Hop Week MKE" festival.